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Get ready, NCIS fans: Tony DiNozzo is officially back… and this time, it’s in a way that no one saw coming.
After Michael Weatherly delighted fans with a surprise guest appearance as Tony in season 21 of NCIS in February 2024, news broke that he’s returning for a spinoff series on Paramount+. According to an exclusive from Deadline, Michael and his former co-star Cote de Pablo (who played Tony’s romantic partner, Ziva David) will reunite on screen for the first time in a decade. The two are set to star in and serve as executive producers for the upcoming show. Even more exciting, the series has already been greenlit with a 10-episode order, with production expected to begin this year.
Michael confirmed the news by sharing the story on X (formerly Twitter), posting on February 28 with the caption, “So … that happened …” Fans quickly flooded the comments with excitement. “Beyond excited!! This is going to be awesome in all the ways! Thank you!!” one person exclaimed. Another chimed in, “Finally, they give us [hardcore] fans what we really wanted. Tony and Ziva are back. Hell yes!! .” A third added, “OMG!!! So psyched for this!!! ❤️.”
With Michael and Cote officially reprising their roles in an epic new way, it’s time to dive into all the details of what’s to come.
What is the new NCIS spinoff called?
In a surprise announcement on May 7, Michael and Cote revealed the title of their upcoming spinoff. In a joint clip posted on Instagram with Paramount+, the duo shared that the new series will be called NCIS: Tony and Ziva.
“This isn’t a drill! ,” the official caption read. “NCIS: Tony & Ziva, starring Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, is coming to #ParamountPlus! ”
What is NCIS: Tony and Ziva about?
According to an official press release from February 2024, the spinoff will follow Tony and Ziva as they raise their daughter, Tali, in Paris. However, when Tony’s security company comes under a surprise attack, the family must go on the run across Europe. Along the way, they’ll try to uncover who is after them and perhaps even learn to trust each other again to finally achieve their unconventional happily ever after.
This isn’t the only NCIS spinoff in the works. Back in January, CBS announced NCIS: Origins, which will explore Leroy Jethro Gibbs’s (Mark Harmon) early years as a special agent and is set to air during the 2024-2025 TV season.
Who is in the cast of NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
Alongside Michael and Cote returning to their iconic roles, TV Line has revealed additional key cast members for the series:
- Isla Gie will play Tali, Tony and Ziva’s 12-year-old daughter. Described as “more intuitive and vigilant than the adults around her give her credit for.”
- Lara Rossi will portray Sophie, Tali’s caretaker with a professional background in the Special Air Service (SAS).
- Anita Suman will star as Claudette, the Chief Technical Officer at Tony’s security company, known for her ability to solve any problem and keep the company running smoothly.
- Maximilian Osinski joins as Boris, a Russian ex-pat and one of the world’s best computer hackers who enjoys living above the law.
- James D’Arcy will play Henry, a high-ranking Interpol official dedicated to tracking down and capturing international criminals.
- Nassima Benchimou will appear as Martine, a former French intelligence agent known for her elegance and cunning, skilled at playing both sides to protect her interests.
When is the release date for NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
While the exact release date hasn’t been announced, it’s clear that Michael and Cote are thrilled to continue Tony and Ziva’s story.
“We’ve been talking about this story for many years, and now, with John McNamara at the helm, we are ready,” the actors said in a joint statement to Variety in February. “The world of Tony and Ziva (and daughter Tali) promises to be an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears, and laughter. We also want to acknowledge and thank the fans from around the world… To this day, they say hello in grocery stores and on the street to tell us how much these characters mean to them and ask what Tony and Ziva are up to now.”
Where can I watch and stream NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
When NCIS: Tony and Ziva premieres, it will be available exclusively on Paramount+.
If you’re not yet subscribed to the service, Paramount+ offers several plans, starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. Once your profile is set up, you can watch the show on the Paramount+ website or app.
